Capo 2nd fret
G C/G G
It's a lesson too late for the learnin',
C/G G D7/F# G
Made of sand, made of sand.
G C/G G
In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin'
C/G G D7/F# G
In your hand, in your hand.
D C G
Are you going away with no word of farewell?
C G D
Will there be not a trace left behind?
G C/G G
I could have loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind.
D/F# D7/F# D6/F# G
You know that was the last thing on my mind.

You've got reasons aplenty for goin'.
This I know, this I know.
For the weeds have been steadily growin'.
Please don't go, please don't go.

Are you going away with no word of farewell?
Will there be not a trace left behind?
I could have loved you better, didn't mean to be unkind.
You know that was the last thing on my mind.